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Jonathan Gibson is a Professor of Musicology at the School of Music, James Madison University. He holds a Ph.D. and A.M. from Duke University and a B.M. from the University of Richmond. His research focuses on Baroque music aesthetics, particularly late 17th-century France, sound studies, material studies, historical performance practices, and music history pedagogy. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in musicology, historically-informed performance, and ethnomusicology.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., Duke University
- A.M., Duke University
- B.M., University of Richmond
Research Interests: Dr. Gibson explores the intersection of Baroque-era music aesthetics with historical performance, emphasizing eloquence in French Baroque contexts. His work extends to sound studies, material culture, and innovative pedagogical approaches to music history. He actively engages in ethnomusicological studies and the application of historically informed performance practices.
Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisees are listed. However, he directs the University's early music ensembles and plays the viol, fostering hands-on engagement with early music traditions.
Labs/Teams: Founder and director of JMU's early music ensembles, emphasizing historically informed performance.
